Welcome to Bohemian Benevolent and Literary Association (BBLA)
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
PRESERVING CZECH AND SLOVAK CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY SINCE 1891
BBLA member organizations host some of the best events in the city—concerts, festivals, lectures, and film screenings—at Manhattan’s Bohemian National Hall.
Let us transport you to the world of a beloved marionette family of Mr Spejbl and his son Hurvinek, whose witty banter has delighted audiences worldwide for over a century. They will be joined by Hurvinek's best friend Manicka and the dog Zeryk.
Puppeteer Vit Horejs will talk about the history and role of puppetry, including the Spejbl and Hurvinek Theatre in Prague and its founder Josef Skupa, against the sociopolitical backdrop of Czechoslovakia from the 1920s to today.
Celebrating the music of Erwin Schulhoff, Czech-Jewish composer of the early 20th century, with underStaffed’s performance of a varied program of his works for assorted chamber ensembles.